New online mapping tool informs residents of current road and utility projects

Knowledge of what's going on now just a click away!

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed April 21, 2015 9:00 AM

Summary

Following on the introduction of other online mapping tools, including the "What's Building in my Neighbourhood" and the "Crime Map", the City of Nanaimo is set to launch another convenient resource that's intended to provide residents with information on City construction projects located near their home, school, workplace or wherever they happen to be.

Created in house by the City's Information and Technology Department, the Current Construction Projects mapping tool provides users with information outlining the location and description of major capital construction projects being managed by the City of Nanaimo. Information discussing why the project is needed, projected time lines and cost are also provided. To access the new tool, users can click on the link contained in this announcement.

Link to Strategic Plan: Taking responsibility to be an excellent municipal government by providing access to updated and helpful information.

Key Points

Construction projects will be uploaded to the map once the project is ready and scheduled for construction.
Information will be added as it becomes available, but generally weekly updates are anticipated.
With a quick glance at the map, the commuting public can see where the active construction sites are and plan their trips accordingly.

Quotes

"While the outcome of a construction project leads to improvements and efficiencies, dealing with construction projects as they unfold can often be frustrating to residents, businesses and commuters. The Current Construction Projects online mapping tool is intended to reduce frustration by doing a better job of providing people with easy to access information detailing effected dates, time lines and locations of construction projects near where they live, work or visit. With this information in hand, everyone can now be better prepared to plan ahead or stay informed."

Steve Ricketts

Manager Construction

City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

City maintenance work and construction by private utilities, (BC Hydro, Telus, Shaw and Fortis) won’t be shown at this time.
Projects still in the design and approval process will be uploaded when ready for construction.
For residents and businesses in the construction zone, hand-delivered construction notices and water shutdown notices will also be posted to the website for quick reference.

Contact:

Steve Ricketts

Manager Construction

City of Nanaimo

250-756-5329

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